CITY OF HOUSTON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

A physician who specializes in the general practice of diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a variety of illnesses and conditions.

A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.

Source: NUCC, CMS